How One Retired Teacher Created A Virtual Music Venue During Quarantine
While 2020 has unquestionably been a challenging year for many in the music industry, some innovators have found a way to not only survive, but even thrive, as in the. Continue reading
What Makes A Great Cover Song Great?
Performing and recording has long been a staple of the industry, but what exactly makes these recreations of familiar songs great? Here, we try and expose the framework of what. Continue reading
#SOSFEST Starts Today: Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus, Demi Levato, YG, G-Easy, 35 Top Artists Perform To #SaveOurStages
This weekend’s Save Our Stages Festival starts today with an all-star lineup of original performances. #SOSFEST will livestream in its entirety on NIVA’s Official YouTube Channel. The concerts will raise. Continue reading
Artists Will Earn A Little More With Removal Of Controlled Composition Clause
BMG made industry headlines last week when it opted to eliminate the Controlled Composition clause from its artist contracts. This means more money for artists, and could also be the. Continue reading
TV & Radio Royalties: What You Need To Know
Successfully landing your music on TV or Radio is one of the most satisfying accomplishments a musician can achieve. Better yet, it means you’re probably getting paid as well. Here,. Continue reading
UMG Is Building Its Own ‘Music-Based’ Hotels, Venues
Move over Live Nation, Universal Music Group has partnered with entertainment investment group Dakia U-Ventures to launch a chain of music-based experiential hotels that will include multiple entertainment venues. UMUSIC. Continue reading
3 Ways To Maximize Productivity In Music Production
New technological advancements continue to impact virtually every aspect of music production, but many artists simply aren’t aware of the opportunities these developments afford them. Here we look at three. Continue reading
This Weekend’s #SOFEST Announces Impressive Lineup To #SaveOurStages
NIVA (the National Independent Venue Association) and YouTube have announced the lineup for this weekend’s Save Our Stages Festival #SOSFEST will run as a virtual music festival featuring all original. Continue reading
UK To Investigate Spotify, Apple Music Payments
The UK Parliament has announced that it will investigate the economic impact that music streaming is having on artists, record labels and “the sustainability of the wider music industry.” The. Continue reading
How Spotify Turned The Top 40 Into The Top 43,000
Without the physical limits imposed by radio, Spotify is changing the antiquated Top 40 into the Top 43,000 and, in so doing, hopefully giving more artists a chance to be. Continue reading
